Living the rural life can be safe and peaceful, however this can change in an instant if bush fires are raging. Home owners should be prepared and take every precaution necessary, this is the key to saving your home in the event of a fire.
By following some simple steps you can ensure your home is prepared for unexpected bushfires:
1. Reduce the amount of flammable material around the home including dead branches, fallen leaves and long grass
2. Spark proof the house by measures such as metal fly wire
3. Prepare a fire kit containing fire blanket and fire extinguisher and locate it where it will be easily reached in an emergency
4. Practice evacuation procedures in case you choose to leave the home, similarly perform fire fighting drills with your pump in case you choose to stay and fight
5. Ensure that your fire fighter pump is filled to capacity with petrol
6. Importantly, ensure adequate water reserves are available at all times.
In the event that electricity is unavailable an engine driven pump will provide you with water
to fight fires from further away.